A few facts about Poland Geography History National

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Geography Do you know which country is located exactly in the centre of Europe? If not, you should read it as soon as possible Poland is situated in the central part of Europe. Warsaw is both the largest city and the capital of Poland. The longest river is called the Vistula and almost divides Poland into two separate parts. The south of Poland is dominated by steep hills and mountains. Rysy is the highest mountain at 2. 499 meters above sea level. In the north there a lot of lakes, small hills and plains.

Questions: 1. Which part of Europe is Poland situated in? 2. Which city is the capital of Poland? 3. What is the name of the longest river in Poland? 4. How high is Rysy? a) b) c) d) 1. 500 m 2. 499 m 1. 009 m 500 m

Answers: 1. Poland is situated in central part of Europe. 2. Warsaw is the capital of Poland. 3. The Vistula is the longest river in Poland. 4. b) 2. 499 m

History The President Andrzej Duda is the current ‘boss’ of Poland. In Poland we have a lot of interesting universities. For example, the Jagiellonian University in Cracow is the oldest one and every year students from all over the world come there to study their favourite subjects. Cracow, in the southern Poland, is one of the most wellknown and historical Polish and European cities. Poland is a friend of all European members, that is why Polish citizens decided to join the European Union in 2004.

Questions: 1. How is the Polish President called? 2. Which university is the oldest in Poland? 3. Which historical city is the oldest university located in? 4. When did Poland become the member of the European Union? a) b) c) d) 1999 2000 2004 2011

Answers: 1. The Polish President is called Andrzej Duda. 2. The Jagiellonian University is the oldest one in Poland. 3. The oldest university (the Jagiellonian University) is located in Cracow. 4. c) 2004